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Dealing With Our Crisis of Trust
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Posted in Leadership, by Bill | 1 Comment »
Something interesting happened in Massachusetts recently, something that points to a larger tectonic shift in our society. In a state where the majority of voters affiliate with neither major political ... Read more..SAS – Fortune’s Best Place to Work
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in Exemplars, by Richard | No Comments »
Once again, SAS, the Cary, NC-based business analytics software and services provider, finds itself on Fortune's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For. This time, it's #1, a slot ... Read more..Hire the best…they’re out there
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 Posted in Leadership, Management, by Richard | No Comments »
The US Census Bureau is witnessing, firsthand, one of the consequences of the bad economy. Very much unlike the last time it was in heavy recruiting mode (1989-90), the supply ... Read more..We All Like to be Made to Feel Special
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Leadership, by Bill | No Comments »
Tuesday evening, I hosted an executive coaching client for dinner and a Memphis Grizzlies game at FedEx Forum. Our dinner server was a fellow by the name of Ben, who ... Read more..Unhappy Workers. Why it matters, and How to fix it (Part 1 of 2)
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in Management, Motivation, Uncategorized, by Bill | 2 Comments »
Job satisfaction is on a steady decline in the U.S., according to a report released last week by the Conference Board, a non-profit global business research organization. If these numbers don’t ... Read more..Baby, it’s cold outside!
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Posted in Leadership, by Richard | 3 Comments »
Both believers and non-believers in global warming have used legitimate data to support their respective claims. This week, the non-believers' job is easier. Regardless of what may or may not be ... Read more..Priorities drive results
Friday, January 1st, 2010 Posted in Leadership, by Richard | 1 Comment »
What priorities are vying for your energy, effort, and attention as the calendar rolls around to this arbitrary, but somehow significant-feeling new designation of the year? One of the most effective ... Read more..
